A simple question.

Is barrel wear just a function of velocity or is it based on energy?

At the moment in my 308 I'm shooting 168 ELD match heads at around 2700 ft/s

It's a new barrel and I would like to minimise wear ( don't we all!) I'm looking to improve performance at 1000 yds.

So should I increase velocity or increase bullet weight to minimise barrel wear.

All input greatfully received


Peter

Before I get into the introductions- a bit of "housekeeping" on the topic. The subject of "paranormal" might elicit images of folks wearing tinfoil hats but at the root/etymology of the term- all that the term "paranormal" means (academically at least) is topics that are beyond scientific explanation. Nothing more & nothing less, it's just subjects/topics/experiences that aren't (yet) able to be explained.

That being said now- I suppose I've always had an interest in the 'paranormal' but almost always from a curiosity point of view rather than from personal experiences. The closest I can relate to would be frequent deja vu experiences. But this topic has always been of interest to me-

I've started posts here asking for ghost stories. Not necessarily because I personally believe in ghosts but more so because I'm enthralled with the history behind those stories. Reckon that growing up just outside of Gettysburg helped to form that curiosity. I used to be a voracious reader, reading all sorts of published stories about ghosts & pirates (among other topics).

I'm not sure I believe 'ghosts' exist intellectually but I still find those stories fascinating, I also love the supposed video footage "proving" shadow figures/whatever exist in certain structures/locations. Again, it's primarily because I find the history/story as the explanation as being of the most interest to me personally.

One element of the paranormal though that I do permit myself some leeway in being more openminded is when it comes to space, time, extraterrestrials, things of that nature. I'd like to think that there's an intellectual element to my belief in being open minded on the subjects but that's just me (and open for argument).

BUT- on the topic, it's said that there's more stars in the sky than grains of sand on Earth. So, in my minds eye, it would be more than plausible to believe that each of those stars a multitude of planets in their orbit/solar system. And each of those planets likely has moons. The vastness of this rabbit hole is just mind boggling for a simpleton such as myself. But the numbers are just... astronomical and to believe that life exists ONLY here... on Earth alone, in our solar system, I just can't help but find that mathematically implausible.

I'd also argue that being open to the belief of "aliens" from the perspective previously mentioned is not the same as believing that little green men keep visiting earth and are abducting humans & colluding with local governments who are covering up their involvement for decades. All I'm offering is the belief that (in my mind) mathematically there HAS to be multicellular organisms inhabiting the galaxy/universe. On the subject- I've also always considered our 'table of elements' which shapes science as we know it and wondered if the same elements/rules would exist on other planets/moons/solar systems (I lean towards there being a high probability where it doesn't/ even our understanding of life being carbon based may be changed with the gravitational influences in other solar systems.

Enough rambling from me now- anyone else think about/have an opinion on the paranormal?

-LD

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Just completed a 308 build with a zermatt big horn origin action, proof 20" carbon barrel and timney elite hunter trigger. After completing the build, i popped in a mag with 308 snap caps and about every 5/6 cycles of the bolt the firing pin goes off/decocks itself when closing the bolt. I took out the mag and cycled the bolt again and still experienced the same thing happening. My question is , has anyone had this happen before, is there something in my build I missed that might be making this happen or is there a fault with the bolt/firing pin/action? Any help would be appreciated. I'll see if i can upload a short video tomorrow. Thanks in advance for any help

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I have a manners night stalker wiebad stock pad. They make them custom order if you call them. I had to get different rings so I no longer need a pad. This was mounted for a short period of time (week in the safe) on Velcro from a cheeky bastard. So, it will come with the pad and the original Velcro unused from Wiebad. $35 shipped.

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giving some thought to a n AR10 weight will matter. have had a few,including a rogue that was disappointing at it's price point. i have looked at evrything i can fin about them on line. all of it is rather mixed regarding reliability.
i am just looking for input from people here on what they have seen from owning or watching them in use. acccuracy? esp with M80 which i know is never the greatest ammo but about the lowest cost,which matters.

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I just loaded up and shot my 5th firing using 6.5cm alpha munitions ocd LRP brass with one charge weight pretty stout. I didn't puncture a primer or have any signs of pressure even though a couple shots were at around 2900 and those shots i got a clicker which ive never had before. I anneal every firing and normally dont fire really stout loads. Usually around the 2750 mark. This was win staBall 6.5 and I went up a bit too highto start but what im wondering is with those pieces of hrass that were clickers is that round now a clicker from now on or is that just a result of such stout load? I didn't have a heavy bolt lift or anything.

It's long and there are a few points not accurate but for the most part spot on .
It's not the typical posturing or Bravado . It's a sober evaluation .
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Selling an OG Geissele URGI upper (from 2019 - not the new ones with G in-house barrels) with a clone correct Daniel Defense 14.5” barrel with pinned/welded Surefire SF4P, Toolcraft BCG, Geissele Airborne charging handle, Geissele gas block and qd sling mount. The upper has about 800 rounds on it and is a phenomenal shooter and will come as shown (with mlok QD attachment).

SOLD

No trades please.

Selling to pay off some medical bills.

Bought brand new in 2022. I did have to send it in for repair after my rifle fell off of a barricade while training. The scope tracks perfectly and holds zero. I’ve used it in 2 regional matches this year and finished 2nd and 1st.

There are also some cosmetic blemishes and the magnification throw lever is cut down.

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Gents,

I need the clarity that can only come from writing a forum post after a frustrating day at the range.

My Howa 1500 in a KRG Bravo jumps around, and won’t balance on a schmedium. I have all the KRG things, but its just too light up front. I am having a really hard time spotting my shots.

The next logical step is to rebarrel and buy a more effective brake. A 28” bull will be $575 if I want it inside of 2 weeks. But why would I put a $575 barrel on a $394 barreled action? My marriage with the howa is already on the fritz, and I don’t think getting her a BBL will fix that.

That’s a double entendre in case you missed it.

So, do I abandon this platform and go to something else? What else could even be delivered before the beginning of the season for less than, say, $2500 including mags, dies, and brass?

The used Solus market seems reasonable. Maybe an 2-season-old solus competition + a rebarrel with a COTS prefit in 6 GT.

I’m leaning towards dumping the howa. I could use some input from people who have been in my shoes, or avoided my shoes.